Peter Kuckenberg

Obituary of Peter William Kuckenberg

Peter W. Kuckenberg (75) resident of St. Maries, ID died following a 6 month battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 2, 1940 to Lawrence and Edna (Young) Kuckenberg at Portland, OR. Pete grew up in the Portland area and graduated from High School there in 1958. Following High School, Pete enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1959. He served in Europe. Pete loved skiing and while stationed in Europe, worked on the Ski Patrol at Buchartz Resort in the Swiss Alps. Pete was discharged in 1963 and returned to Portland. Pete went to work for his father’s construction company in Portland. He worked for many years in Alaska for his father’s business operating heavy equipment in construction. While in Alaska, Pete also served on a Ski Patrol there. About 20 years ago, Pete moved to St. Maries. He worked as a professional house painter. A trade he learned working for his father’s business. Pete had a passion for flying and owned his own plane. He enjoyed taking kids on flying trips as a community service. Pete was outgoing and enjoyed being involved in activities of giving of himself to others. Pete was a member of the NRA and different aviation clubs. Pete was a Christian and attended several area churches including the Nazarene Church, Assembly of God Church, Fernwood Comm. Bible Church and most recently the First Baptist Church. Once a month, Pete gathered local pastors to pray for our community. Pete never married. He is survived by his Step-mother Susan Kuckenberg of Gresham, OR and nephew Pono Furomoto of Hawaii. Also surviving are several cousins including Daniel Hecht of Portland, OR. Pete was preceded in death by his sister Karen Kuckenberg and a niece. A celebration of his life will be Wed. May 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church 516 S. 2nd with Pastors Dale Harrison and Brian Primer officiating. A potluck meal will follow the services. Visit his online memorial and sign his guest book at www.hodgefuneralhome.com
Wednesday
6
May

Celebration of Life

6:00 pm
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
First Baptist Church
516 S. 2nd Street
St. Maries, Idaho, United States
Celebration of Life
Wednesday
6
May

Reception

7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
First Baptist Church
516 S 2nd Street
St. Maries, Idaho, United States
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